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The official e-newsletter from Marietta City Hall
December 22, 2016
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Important Change to City's Vegetative Waste Bag Policy
The City of Marietta's Environmental Services Department remains committed to providing cost effective and efficient services while remaining environmentally conscientious. Because plastic bags are not readily compostable, effective January 1, 2017 we will only accept compostable brown paper bags for all grass clippings, pine needles, leaves and similar yard trimmings. As always, customers are permitted to use non-disposable rigid containers for similar yard debris. No other provisions for yard debris service are changing at this time. Read more |
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City's Sanitation Schedule Changes Weeks of Christmas and New Year's
The City of Marietta's sanitation schedule including garbage, brush/yard waste and recycling will change the weeks of Christmas and New Year's. View schedule |
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City Offices Closed for Christmas and New Year's
City of Marietta Administrative Offices will be closed Friday, December 23, Monday, December 26, and Monday, January 2. The City's sanitation schedule including garbage, brush/yard waste and recycling will change for both weeks. Read more |
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Marietta Honors Fallen Heroes at Wreath-Laying Ceremony
Thank you to all those who came out to the City of Marietta's Wreaths Across America Program on Saturday, December 17th to honor our fallen heroes who paid the ultimate price for the freedoms we share today. We will never forget the sacrifices made by our service men and women and their families who patiently wait for them to return home. View pictures |
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Random Acts of Kindness
On December 19th, 2016 multiple Marietta Police Officers, Civilians and Volunteers spent their morning participating in Shop with a Cop at Walmart. Seven children were selected by Marietta School Administrators to join MPD Employees on a Christmas shopping spree. The children that are selected often purchase necessities such as: clothing, shoes, socks, jackets, etc. Many even find gifts for other family members that are in need as well. Read more |
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Marietta Police Offer Advice to Protect Against Doorstep Thieves
As the holidays are swiftly approaching so are the Doorstep Thieves! During this time of the year people are scouring the internet to locate that perfect gift. Once the desired item is found, it is off to checkout and then comes shipping. This is where Marietta Police Department wants to provide some safety reminders for you and your incoming holiday gifts. Read more |
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Marietta Fire Department Offers Christmas Tree Safety Tips
As we continue through the Holiday Season, the Marietta Fire Department would like to remind everyone of the need to practice fire safety, particularly when decorating your home and choosing a tree. Read more |
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Marietta Police Offers Holiday Crime Prevention Plan
As we prepare for the holidays by purchasing gifts and goods, please keep in mind that criminals in our society are also preparing. These criminals are preparing to take advantage of good people's generosity and complacency that accompanies this season of giving. While we dare not dissuade you from these benevolent characteristics, the Marietta Police Department does want to prevent those within our community from being victimized. Read more |
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MEDIA ADVISORY: City of Marietta to Host Public Meeting Regarding its Comprehensive Plan Update on Wednesday, January 11th
On Wednesday, January 11, 2016, the City of Marietta will host a public meeting regarding the City's Comprehensive Plan from 5:00pm - 7:00pm in the City Hall Lobby located at 205 Lawrence Street, Marietta, GA 30060. Read more |
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Watch Latest City Council Committee Meetings Online
Streaming video of the December 21 Marietta City Council committee meetings will be available for viewing online by 11am on Thursday, December 22. Watch video |
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First Ever Media Only Police Academy
The Marietta Police Department is hosting the first ever Media Police Academy! We are committed to building the relationship between local law enforcement and the local news media. In January of 2017, we will host a four-class training academy for print and electronic media employees and managers only. Read more |
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Marietta City Council Announces Meeting Dates for 2017
The Marietta City Council has set Council meeting dates for 2017. Read more |
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Last Chance to see BOOM! Toys of the Baby Boomer Generation
The Marietta Museum of History must say goodbye to our popular exhibit, BOOM! Toys of the Baby Boomer Generation. The exhibit ends its extended run on January 16th, 2017. BOOM! truly has been one that has grabbed the attention of those who are young in age and those who are young at heart. Read more |
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City jobs, meetings and community events
Job openings with the city
Public meetings
Events around Marietta
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